--- title: McHone Industries Blog | Applications (4) description: Applications | (4) --- [![mchone industries](https://www.mchoneind.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mchonecolors.png?width=300&name=mchonecolors.png "mchone industries")](https://www.mchoneind.com/) - [Blog](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/) - [Downloadable Resources](https://blog.mchoneind.com/free-manufacturing-resources) - [Portfolio](https://www.mchoneind.com/portfolio/) - [Careers](https://www.mchoneind.com/careers/) - [Contact Us](https://www.mchoneind.com/contact-us/) - [Services](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/) - [Tube Production](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/tube-production/) - [Tube Bending & Tube Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/tube-bending-fabrication/) - [Metal Weldments & Assemblies](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/weldments-and-assemblies/) - [Roll Forming](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/roll-forming/) - [Sheet Metal Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/sheet-metal-fabrication/) - [Laser Cutting](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/laser-cutting-sheet-metal/) - [Robotic Welding](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/robotic-welding/) - [Bead Blasting](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/bead-blasting/) - [Powder Coating](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/powder-coating-services/) - [Ring Rolling](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/metal-rolling-service/) - [About](https://www.mchoneind.com/about/) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=McHone%20Industries%20Blog%20%7C%20Applications%20%284%29) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.hubspot.net%2Fhubfs%2F1629394%2FImported_Blog_Media%2Fpexels-photo-13-1024x672.jpg) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fapplications%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) # McHone Industries Blog ## [Why HSS Steel Tube Is the Best Framework for Bridge Construction](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/hss-steel-tube-bridge-construction) - September 06, 2016 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/hss-steel-tube-bridge-construction#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/pexels-photo_22.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/hss-steel-tube-bridge-construction) Infrastructure must withstand daily usage by pedestrians, vehicles, structures, and other stresses. It can't bend, rot, or fail. Weak infrastructure leads to disasters like [this 1987 bridge collapse...](http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/25-years-ago-the-bridge-was-gone-3460076.php) [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/hss-steel-tube-bridge-construction) ## [5 Benefits of Stainless Steel Tubing for Commercial Projects](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/stainless-steel-tubing-commercial) - July 07, 2016 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/stainless-steel-tubing-commercial#comments-listing) [![Looking down the ends of a stack of steel tubes](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Stainless_Steel_Seamless_Pipe_and_Tube.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/stainless-steel-tubing-commercial) Why does America love stainless steel tubing? For a lot of good reasons. Here are the top five benefits of stainless tubing for commercial and industrial projects: [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/stainless-steel-tubing-commercial) ## [Metal Tubing vs. Plastic Tubing: What's the Difference?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/metal-tubing-plastic-tubing-difference) - June 27, 2016 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/metal-tubing-plastic-tubing-difference#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Metal_tubes_stored_in_a_yard-1024x328.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/metal-tubing-plastic-tubing-difference) Are you trying to decide between metal tubing and plastic tubing for your project? Like anything else, the best material for you depends on your specific application and needs. In some cases, metal... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/metal-tubing-plastic-tubing-difference) ## [7 Things You Didn't Know About the Longest Bridge in New York](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tappan-zee-longest-bridge-new-york) - June 06, 2016 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tappan-zee-longest-bridge-new-york#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Tappan_Zee_Bridge_from_below.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tappan-zee-longest-bridge-new-york) The Tappan Zee Bridge, which spans the Hudson River between Rockland and Westchester Counties, is one of the state's most impressive works of infrastructure. It's also one of the most highly... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tappan-zee-longest-bridge-new-york) ## [Carbon Steel Tubing Advantages and Disadvantages](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/carbon-steel-tubing-advantages-and-disadvantages) - March 09, 2016 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/carbon-steel-tubing-advantages-and-disadvantages#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/5936521457_fa2fc6b964_o-1.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/carbon-steel-tubing-advantages-and-disadvantages) We've all heard about how great stainless steel is. It's durable, attractive, and lightweight. But what about other types of steel? What if you can't afford stainless, or don't care about aesthetics... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/carbon-steel-tubing-advantages-and-disadvantages) ## [10 Common Items You Didn't Know Used Powder Coating](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/10-everyday-objects-you-didnt-know-were-powder-coated) - February 15, 2016 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/10-everyday-objects-you-didnt-know-were-powder-coated#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/752223850_8d7c3a43ef_o-1024x437.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/10-everyday-objects-you-didnt-know-were-powder-coated) Most people tend to assume colorful (or not-so-colorful) everyday objects have been painted. Actually, there are many everyday items that are powder coated due to its cost, durability, and... 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